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PROJECT: RWANDA SCALING UP ENERGY ACCESS II

PROGRAM

COUNTRY: REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Date: August 2018

Appraisal Team

Team Leader: Fatimata Gaba-Ouedraogo, ( Principal Energy Economist

PESD 1)

Team Member: Felix Oku, (Senior Environment Officer RDGE4/SNSC)

Divisional Manager: A. Nalikka

Sector Director: B. Baldeh

Regional Director: Gabriel Negatu

SESA Summary Page 1 of 23 Scaling Up Energy Access II Program, Rwanda

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT [SESA]

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

The Government of Rwanda’s Energy Sector Strategy Plan (ESSP) 2017-2024 has been

proposed for financing under the Scaling Energy Access Programme II (SEAP II) using the

African Development Bank’s innovative Results Based Financing (RBF) - which links the

disbursement of funds directly to the delivery of defined results. The financing instrument

builds on increased reliance on Country borrower’s safeguard and oversight systems.

The programme development objectives is to improve the power supply reliability, increase on

and off grid access in Kigali city and in the southern and western provinces and enhance

institutional capacity for effective implementation of the Government’s electrification

programme. The RBF will contribute to four key results areas derived from the 8 sector

priority areas of high level targets of the ESSP. The following outcome indicators will be used

to measure achievement of the Project Development Objectives (PDOs): (i) PDO Indicator 1:

Reduction in average number and frequency of interruptions linked to HLTO2 and also HLTO6

(ii) PDO Indicator 2: Number of household and productive usage customers provided with on-

grid electricity service; linked to HLTO4 and HLTO3; (iii) PDO Indicator 3: Number of people

provided with off-grid electricity access; Linked to HLTO3, and (iv) PDO Indicator 4:

Improved planning and implementation capacity of the electricity sector ( to support the

achievement of above)

In line with the environmental and social requirements within the Board approved RBF

instrument, a limited Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) has been

developed by the Bank to guide the programme implementation unit (PIU) Rwanda Energy

Group (REG) to manage the identified environmental and social impacts associated with the

program component activities especially under Program Areas 1, 2 and 3.

This SESIA Summary Report highlights the key environmental and social assessments and

management plans developed jointly by the Bank and REG to guide implementation of the

proposed project component activities to comply with both national and the African

Development Bank’s E&S policy requirements (Integrated Safeguard System- ISS).

2. POLICY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

Rwanda has adopted environmental and social legislation, including environmental impact

assessment procedures. According to the National Policy on Environment issued in 2003,

Environmental Impact Assessments must be carried out prior to development of infrastructure

projects. Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) was set up to implement

this policy.

Project Title: SEAP II PROGRAM Project Number: P-RW-F00-016

Country: REPULIC OF RWANDA Department: PESD

Division: PESD 1 Project Category: 2


In April 2005, Rwanda adopted a legal framework in accordance with its National Policy on

Environment, the Organic Law N° 04/2005 of 08/04/20053 determining the modalities of

protection, conservation and promotion of environment in Rwanda. Article 67 of this law

stipulates that “Every project shall be subjected to an environmental impact assessment, before

obtaining authorization for its implementation. More specifically, ESIAs must be carried out

for large and medium scale infrastructure projects for which some of the planned programme

activities may qualify and must outline the costs and benefits of the protection of related

ecosystems. The terms of reference for the preparation of the ESIAs and the actual ESIAs

following completion shall be submitted to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) for review

and approval via permitting to ensure compliance monitoring by REMA.

Other relevant national and applicable legal framework and policies include, The National

Land Policy, 2004, The National Energy Policy, 2015, The National Policy for Water Supply

and Sanitation Services, 2010, The Rwanda Development Vision, 2020, The Public Transport

Policy of Rwanda11, 2012, The National Forestry Policy13, 2010, The Rwanda Wildlife Policy,

2013, The National Policy on HIV/AIDS, 2003, The Rwanda Tourism Policy, 2009, The

Occupational Safety and Health Policy, 2006, The National Strategy for Growth and Reduction

of Poverty (NSGRP II), 2010, General Guidelines and Procedure for Environmental Impact

Assessment, 2006, Law No. 32/2015 of 11/06/2015 Relating to Expropriation in the Public

Interest, The Water Resources Management Act, 2014, Law N°. 70/2013 of 02/09/2013

Governing Biodiversity in Rwanda, Prime Minister’s Order N°. 006/03 of 30/01/2017,

Drawing Up a List of Swamp Lands, their Characteristics and Boundaries and Determining

Modalities of their Use, Development and

Management, Law N°. 43/2013 of 16/06/2013 Governing Land in Rwanda, Ministerial Order

N°. 007/2008 of 15/08/2008 Establishing the List of Protected Animal and Plant Species,

Ministerial Order N° 002/16.01 of 24/05/2013 Determining the Procedure for Declaration,

Authorization and Concession for the Utilization of Water, Law N° 13/2009 of 27 May 2009

Regulating Labour in Rwanda

AfDB’s Operational Safeguard Review

The programme has been assigned a category 2 rating on the 29/06/2018 by the Bank because

the potential environmental and social impacts are not significant, limited in scope and can be

managed by a robust Environmental and social management Plan. Operational Safeguards

(OS) 1 on Environmental Assessment have been triggered because the component activities

have the potential to generate significant environmental and social impacts to identified

receptors within its area of influence. Operational Safeguard (OS2) has also been triggered

because the planned component works under Areas 1, 2 and 3 could require land acquisition

which could result in limited displacement (economic and/or physical) or restriction on access

to assets. ARAPs will be prepared where required but no subprojects requiring the

preparation of FRAP (more than 200 PAPs) will be supported under the programme. OS

3 is also triggered because the LV and MV distribution lines would traverse nationally

designated biodiversity areas although is perceived to be minimal. OS 4 is triggered because

the construction and operational development components include potential community health

and safety impacts from road traffic management and risk of pollution and explosion. OS 5 on

Labor, Working Conditions, Occupational Health and Safety is applicable since the minor

construction works will involve management of construction workers.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION

The SEAP II will geographically upscale the components of the earlier AfDB funded SEAP I

project. The programme will increase access by extension of the LV and MV distribution

networks and upgrade of existing substations to realize efficiency gains.


The proposed RBF programme to be supported by the Bank will seek to improve the power

supply reliability and increase on and off grid access in Kigali city and nationwide. The

Government of Rwanda (GoR) has an ambitious plan to reach universal access by 2024 and

improve the system reliability. The expansion and rehabilitation of the distribution network as

well as the improvements in reliability will contribute to make more electricity available for

consumption by consumers in the region.

The areas of focus submitted by the GoR were discussed with AfDB and are in line with the

high-level target set in the ESSP. The program will be implemented over a period of 3 years,

from 2018/19 to 2020/22. There are 4 key areas which include 4 High Level Target Objectives

(HLTO) of the ESSP as follows;

3.1 Programme Component Activities

The SEAP-II is a 3-year program starting in 2018 with 28% of the loan allocated to improving

power system reliability, 65.4 % of the loan amount will be directed to increasing on-grid

access, 3.8 % of the loan for increasing off-grid access, while 2.8% for strengthening the

institutions, capacity building and technical assistance. The four areas supported are closely

intertwined, as follows:

Results Area 1: Improve reliability of electricity supply: The activities under this component

will involve distribution system expansion and upgrading of the 30/15kV lines, upgrade of

substations and installation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Distribution

Management System (SCADA/DMS system). This improvement will help reduce outages and

voltage fluctuations. The relevant indicators for the frequency and duration of outages are the

System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) and the System Average Interruption

Duration Index (SAIDI). Decreases in the frequency and duration of outages and in voltage

fluctuations in areas supported by the program will measure the improvement of reliability and

quality of services. The indicative amount allocated to this area is US$76M.

Results Area 2: Increase on-grid access for household and productive usages: The main

objective is to increase on-grid customer base by connecting additional 51,254 customers in

Kigali city to reach the 100% access by 2019, connecting 2,112 productive-use customers, and

140,000 other customers with prepaid meters countrywide. The activities will involve

extension and constructing medium voltage (30 and 15kV) distribution lines, constructing

additional LV lines, installing distribution transformers, procuring and installing prepayment

meters. The number of customers connected to the network would measure the degree of

additional access achieved by the program. It is worth mentioning that the expansion and

rehabilitation of the distribution network as well as the improvements in reliability under

Results Area 1 above will contribute to make more electricity available for consumption by

consumers in the Kigali city and other regions of the country under Results Area 2 activities.

The indicative amount allocated to this area is US$177M.

Results Area 3: Increase off-grid access to renewable energy: Low-income, isolated rural

households will be supported in accessing off-grid solutions such as solar home systems (SHS)

to increase access. Activities under this area mainly includes SHS for remote areas of the

country with challenging terrain and scattered settlements where grid connection is difficult

and where neither the grid nor the private sector distribution channels will reach in the near

term. In line with the National Electrification Plan (NEP), the proposed RBF will support

selected off-grid service delivery activities, for 124,800 households in selected two (2)

provinces (Southern and Western) where the electrification rates are currently below 50%. The

number of SHS installed will measure the degree of additional off grid access achieved. To

address gender inequality, 52% of people to have access to electricity will be female. The

Bank's RBF off-grid area shall be implemented in a manner to ensure complementarity with

ongoing private sector led initiatives, and in line with GoR's energy sector policies. The


indicative amount allocated to this area is US$10.2M.

Results Area 4: Institutional strengthening and capacity building: A range of conventional and

new skills is required to deliver the SEAP-II. A capacity building and technical assistance

programme will address identified specific skills gaps in REG in planning, procurement,

program management, contract management, E&S, Engineering design etc. The indicative

amount allocated to this area is US$7.5M.

Excluded activities under the RBF program: Consistent with the Bank’s RBF Policy, the

following activities will be excluded from the proposed RBF operation: (i) Any activity that

will require the preparation of Full Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and any other high

risk/impact activity classified as Category One (1) under the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards

System (ISS); and (ii) High-value individual contracts (US$50M for works, turnkey & supply

& installation contracts, US$30M for goods; US$20M for IT systems & non-consulting

services, US$15M for consulting services). The following table summarizes the key results

The scope of the Results Areas is summarized in Table 3.1 below.

Table 3.1: Scope of Results Areas Scope Results Area

Expected Results Geographic Scope

Results Area 1: Increase power system reliability

Reduce the frequency and duration of power outages Countrywide with focus

on Kigali

Results Area 2: Increase on-grid access for household and productive-use customers.

Increase access by connecting 193,000 new customers including 191,254

household and 2,112 productive-use customers

Kigali city and

countrywide

Results Area 3: Increase off-grid access to renewable energy

Increase access by connecting 124,800 new customers with SHS Western and Southern

regions

Results Area 4: Institutional Strengthening and capacity building

Improved reporting system and training to REG, EDCL, EUCL REG, EUCL and EDCL

3.2 Selected Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLI)

Selected Disbursement Link Indicators (DLIs) have been agreed with the programme

implementing agencies (REG/EDCL/EUCL) which will form the basis for disbursement. The

DLIs are expected to enhance the focus on key results and improve the reliability of the system

as well as increase on-grid and off-grid access. They are a blend of outcome, output, and

process indicators. There are in total eight (8) DLIs including one (1) prior result DLI as

indicated within Table 3.2 below

3.3 Verification Protocol for the programme

In line with the RBF Policy the Borrower will retain an Independent Verification Agency (IVA)

on a Terms of Reference acceptable to the Bank to verify the achievement of the DLI results

(see Figure 3.1 below). MINECOFIN has identified the Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

as the IVA for the programme’s DLIs. The OAG will verify results through Management

reports, quarterly and annual reports, financial audits, procedural verification, and physical

inspection that will test the accuracy and quality of results claimed by REG. The loan proceeds

will be disbursed against submission to the Bank of the OAG’s Program Results Verification

Report on the achievement of DLIs.

The indicative timelines for DLI achievement are in fiscal years (July 1 to June 30), for which

the annual targets are proposed to be achieved. However, the Government can request the Bank

for disbursement when significant results have been achieved. Per Government of Rwanda

(GoR) request, the first verification for disbursement is expected to start March 2019 and for


Year 1 (2018/2019). All subsequent disbursements will be on annual basis following the fiscal

year, except Year 1 (2018/2019).

Table 3.2- Programme Disbursement Link Indicator (DLIs)

Figure 3.1: Illustration of the Verification Protocol and Bank’s Disbursement under the RBF

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT

The ESIA conducted a baseline survey of the entire project area of influence and summarized

in the following paragraphs;

3.1 Physical Environment

Topography

Rwanda’s relief can be divided into four broad categories: the Congo-Nile Ridge, the Central


Plateau, the lowlands of the East and the Bugarama plains.

The Congo-Nile Ridge is dominated by eight giant volcanoes namely Nyamuragira,

Nyiragongo, Mikeno, Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura (Mehta and Katee

2005). The tallest of these Virunga volcanoes and indeed the highest point in the country is

Mount Karisimbi, whose summit elevation is 4507m above sea level. The altitude of the

Central Plateau ranges between 2000-1500m. The plateau’s relief largely consists of steep hills

separated by valleys that plunge by depths of between 15-50m. Owing to the ridge and the

plateau’s rugged mountainous relief, Rwanda is fondly referred to as ‘the land of a thousand

hills.’

The eastern lowlands are dominated by a depressed relief, whose altitude undulates between

1500m at its highest elevation and 1 100m at it’s lowest. The Bugarama Plains located in the

south west of Rwanda have an altitude of 900 m and are part of the Great Rift Valley.

Climate

Even though Rwanda is entirely situated within the equatorial zone, it enjoys a moderate

tropical climate due to its high altitude, and temperatures average 20°C. Rainfall follows a

bimodal cycle although it is generally abundant throughout the year. The impact of rainfall on

the programme component activities will be very low.

Rainfall

The rainfall characteristics for Rwanda are known to exhibit large temporal and spatial

variation due to varied topography and existence of large water bodies near the country.

However, two rainy seasons are generally distinguishable; one centred on March – May and

the other on October – December. For the area of concern, rainfall averages in the range of

900-1200mm/yr, as may be observed from the figure below, in the central region of the country.

Figure 6.3 below shows the national rainfall distribution within the country

Temperature

The average annual temperature for the intervention area of the Eastern Province will rise

slightly above 18°C but not exceeding 25°C, during the dry season, while it might drop to 15°C

in the wet season as the figure below indicates. Figure 6.4 overleaf indicates the temperature

distribution within country and notably with the beneficiary provinces of the proposed

programme.

Noise

No data exist on the present noise situation within the planned areas. However, due to the

remoteness of the project site and the long distances to major roads and settlements, noise levels

and impacts are considered very low to the project.

Hydrology

Rwanda is endowed with abundant water resources distributed in a very dense hydrological

network consisting of 101 lakes covering 149,487 ha, 860 marshlands covering a total surface

of 278 536 ha and 861 rivers with a combined length of 6 462 km. However the impact from

the planned programme component activities on national hydrology is low and of short duration

especially during the construction works.

3.2 Biological

Protected Areas

Rwanda’s rich biodiversity is mainly conserved in protected areas (three national parks, natural

forests, wetlands). These cover almost 10 per cent of the national territory while the rest of the


country is densely populated. Although Rwanda is a small country, it has a remarkable variety

of ecosystems and of flora and fauna. Its location at the heart of the Albertine Rift eco-region

in the western arm of the Africa’s Rift Valley is a contributory factor. This region is one of

Africa’s most biologically diverse regions. It is home to some 40 per cent of the continent’s

mammal species (402 species), a huge diversity of birds (1,061 species), reptiles and

amphibians (293 species), and higher plants (5,793 species). The impact on protected areas

from the proposed program activities are considered to be low to moderate and of limited

duration.

Flora

Rwanda harbours very diverse flora due to a considerable geo-diversity and a climatic gradient

from west to east. The number of vascular plants is estimated at around 3000 species originating

from the different bio-geographical regions (Fischer and Killmann 2008). About 280 species

of flowering plants from Rwanda are considered to be endemic to the Albertine Rift. Of these

endemic species, about 20 are restricted to Rwanda, 50 species confined to Rwanda and Eastern

Congo and 20 species found only in Rwanda and Burundi.

Fauna

Rwanda shelters 151 different types of mammal species, eleven of which are currently

threatened and none of which are endemic. Among them are the primates (14 to 16), with half

of the remaining world population of mountain gorillas (Gorilla gorilla berengei). Others

includes the owl-faced monkey (Cercopithecus hamlyni), the mountain monkey

(Cercopithecus hoesti) in Nyungwe, the Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) in Nyungwe and

Gishwati, and the Golden monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti) found in Volcanoes National

Park. There are also about 15 species of antelope, and a wide diversity of species such as

buffalo, zebra, warthog, baboon, elephant, hippopotamus, crocodile, tortoise and rare species

such as the giant pangolin. Rwanda is one of the top birding countries with 670 different birds

having been recorded.

3.3 Human Environment

Population and Demographics

Rwanda is a densely populated (507 ha/km2) compared to other African countries with a

population of about 12 million people and a total area of 26,338 km2.

Population density is high in all Districts but varies tremendously from one District to another.

The least densely populated Districts are found in the Eastern Province (178 in Kayonza, 280

in Bugesera). The most densely populated Districts are the Kigali City’s ones: Nyarugenge

(2,124), Kicukiro (1,911) and Gasabo (1,234). Rubavu in the Western Province has the highest

population density outside Kigali City with 1,039 inhabitants per square kilometer. The

population density which was already high in 1978 (183 inhabitants per square kilometer) has

more than doubled in 34 years, reaching 414 inhabitants per square kilometer in 2012.

Land use and Tenure

Rwanda is a small country with total arable land of about 1.4 million ha. Currently, the land

tenure system in Rwanda operates in a dual legal system: On one hand, there is: the customary

law, which governs almost all the rural land and promotes the excessive parceling out of plots

through the successive father-to-son inheritance system. And on the other, there is the written

law, which mostly governs land in urban districts and some rural lands managed by churches

and other natural and legal persons. This law confers several land tenure rights to individuals

such as land tenancy, long term lease and title deeds (particularly in towns).


Economic Livelihoods

Because so many livelihoods depend on agriculture, factors linked to agriculture such as lack

of adequate land or non-productive soils are widely seen as a major cause of poverty and

hindrance to economic development. The main food crops are bananas, beans, sorghum, sweet

potatoes, Irish potatoes, cassava, maize, and rice. Vegetable crops are mainly tomatoes,

cabbages, and peas. Crop yields are generally low, but the agro-diversity present in Rwanda is

greater than in many other parts of Africa. Commercial crops such as coffee, tea, pyrethrum,

and cut flowers also provide important cover and protection functions.

Animal husbandry, especially cattle raising, is an important component of the farming systems

in the country. The main areas are the eastern province and southern province.

5. JUSTIFICATION AND PROGRAMME ALTERNATIVES

The Do-Nothing or No Programme Alternative

The No-programme alternative assumes no action is taken to achieve Rwanda ESSP’s

objectives with all the attendant economic demerits. Furthermore, the Do-Nothing option will

mean the following programme benefits will not be realized;

o There would be no temporary employment or supply services and provisions for

workers and to contractors during the construction phase,

o Within the respective project areas there would be no opportunities for petty trading

and small business service provision along the power line routes,

o Potential beneficiary enterprises such as small industries and other agricultural

processing businesses lacking electricity would still be affected,

o Data management with computers and communication facilities like access to internet,

charging of mobile phones; electric lighting at night, extended opportunities for work

and study would be evidently missed out,

o Socio-economic development would not be achieved if the project is not implemented,

o Generally, employment opportunities that would be created by the programme would

be miss out.

Selected Programme Areas

The three programme areas forming the components of the Programme have been careful

selected in conjunction with the different Programme Stakeholders to minimize the risk of not

achieving the programme outcomes. Furthermore, many of the subprogram component

activities were removed because they would result in significant environmental and social

impacts which are not supported using the RBF instrument. The proposed beneficiary

communities will also see significant economic and social improvements as a result of the

extension of the distribution lines.

Comparison of Alternatives

The selected line routes were the most feasible in light of the availability of electricity network

in the beneficiary communities, use of the RBF financing instrument and pose the least

environmental and social impacts to identified receptors within the programs area of influence

and the wider environment. The ‘do- nothing’ programme alternative is not feasible because

the risk of not meeting the Policy objectives of the ESSP and the follow on socioeconomic

benefits far outweigh the identified environmental, social and climate change impacts of the

programme.


6. POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Overall, the environmental impacts scoped and assessed to be associated with the planned

programme component activities are deemed to be of Low to Moderate in magnitude and

limited and/or localized in scope requiring site specific mitigation.

Some of the Program’s Environmental Benefits which are substantial and long-term are

listed as follows;

Benefits from provision of electricity to households and businesses:

o Reduction in use of diesel or gasoline-powered generators and other equipment such

as grain mills, pumps, leading to reduced emissions of air pollutants, greenhouse

gases (GHG), and noise

o Reduction in consumption of kerosene for lighting and other uses, resulting in

improved indoor air quality.

o Improvements in the social life and general security of the beneficiary communities

especially during the night.

Some of the programme’s environmental risks and impacts are summarized below;

Risks from clearing of way leave for distribution lines that cannot be located in the road

reserve (10m width for 33 kV, 5m width for 11 kV)

o Loss of vegetative cover and habitat

o Increase in soil erosion until revegetation

o Plant material removed from site causes GHG emissions and air pollution if burned

o Obstruction of bird movements

Workplace and health and safety risks

o Electrocution hazard during operation of generating plants and installation and

maintenance of power distribution lines

o Injury from falls when working at heights, or from falling objects

o Injury or fatality from heavy construction equipment

o Injury or fatality from explosion and fire at gasification plants

Air Quality;

The impacts of the programme scope of works under Areas 1, 2 and 3 on local air quality is

localized but moderate in magnitude due to the ground works involved which could generate

dust within densely populated areas for the planned distribution lines. The following mitigation

measures should be considered in line with the mitigation hierarch;

o The construction contractor shall inspect dust generation from stockpiles of soil,

aggregates and vegetative debris.

o Stockpiles shall be covered or watered when necessary. The monitoring, including

appropriate actions to prevent dust generation shall be recorded on sheets designed for

that purpose.

o The construction contractor shall inspect daily if stockpiles not in use are covered with

waterproof nylon material as required in the ESMP.

o EDCL and EARP shall monthly inspect vehicles and engines maintenance to ensure that

they are in a fully serviceable conditions to minimize gaseous pollution.

Noise and Vibration;

Impact from the noise and vibration to local residents within the beneficiary communities for

the last mile distribution lines could be moderate but localized in nature. Prolong noise from

site workers and equipment such as pole mounting trucks and idling of lorry engines could

impact residents especially the vulnerable such as the elderly, sick and infants. The following


mitigation and monitoring recommendation should be included in any work package in line

with the mitigation hierarchy;

o Noise levels along the perimeters of any worksite area shall be monitored periodically

or following complaints and recorded to ensure that activities at the site are not

exceeding applicable international standards1. EDCL and EARP E&S staff of the PIU

are responsible for the execution of the monitoring and reporting.

o Each on-site contractor shall daily inspect the use of personal protective equipment and

record the results on sheets for that purpose. EDCL and EARP will do bi-weekly

inspection to ensure this is executed according to the ESMP.

o EDCL and EARP shall daily inspect that all minor construction work associated with

the activities under Area 2 are only carried out during day-time hours.

o EDCL and EARP shall monthly inspect vehicles and engines maintenance of any

appointed contractors to ensure that they do not generate excessive noise.

Biodiversity;

The impact of the planned works under Areas 1, 2 and 3 of the programme is unlikely to impact

any areas of significant biodiversity conservation and/or ecosystem services as defined by

Operational Safeguard 3. The overall impact on biodiversity is deemed as low to Moderate as

most of the beneficiary communities are within urban and peri-urban areas with very limited

presence of and requirements for biodiversity conservation. However the following

precautionary measures are recommended within the work specific method statements for each

contractor’s attention;

o Prior to ground breaking works, contractors shall inform their workers of the importance

of limiting vegetation clearance. Actions to avoid clearance of native mature trees shall

be emphasized. This shall be documented to EDCL and EARP and reported in the

quarterly or annual monitoring report and within the ARAP where payment of

compensation is required as approval to approve cutting.

Waste Management;

Impact from site derived wastes from the planned activities could pose low to moderate risk to

the beneficiary communities and general environments. Waste streams could include

packaging materials including plastics, wire strips and other similar waste streams from

electrical materials. The following mitigation measures shall be included in any work specific

method statement for the appointed contractor;

The waste management plan will include, but is not limited to the following:

o Required training for workers.

o Identification and segregation of types and quantities of waste.

o Proposed waste management sites.

o Waste management options, with an attention to hazardous waste. The plan will

emphasize the use of licensed disposal contractors if available.

o Monitoring and reporting measures.

Emergency Response

Emergency response arising from spillage of hazardous substances from minor construction

related works could pose a low to moderate impacts to identified receptors including

surrounding environments but localized in nature. The following mitigation measures (Spill

1 World Bank Group General and Sector Specific EHS Guidelines


Response Plan) shall therefore be included in the work specific method statement; the spill

response plan will include, but is not limited to the following:

o Identification of hazardous materials used on the construction- and drilling sites.

o Storage of hazardous materials in a safe environment (secondary containment).

o Availability of spill kits.

o Action in case of spills.

o Monitoring measures.

o Responsible persons.

o Required training of workers.

Conclusion on environmental risks

Nearly all of the identified environmental impacts and risks can be easily managed through the

development of project specific and robust ESMP, best practice Occupational Health and

Safety mitigation measures and application of good design and construction practices. The key

to managing workplace health and safety risks is supervision and enforcement of adherence to

rules and procedures. All construction contracts must include workplace health and safety

requirements and compliance monitoring and reporting.

REG’s safeguard team in EDCL’s and EARP have developed several Environmental and

Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for the Phase I of the SEAP Programme which broadly

complied with the Bank’s ISS requirements. All the ESIAs have been reviewed and approved

by the RDB via the issuance of EIA permits for the sub projects. However this SEAP II

programme requires national coverage and therefore EDCL and EARP will require capacity

support in personnel and periodic health and safety training to effectively implement the

programmes safeguard arrangements including preparation of several ESIAs and ESMPs for

the various work packages and supervision of their implementation by the successful

contractors. One (1) dedicated FTE environmentalist position have been proposed to help with

the staff capacity for the SEAP II programme to ensure effective implementation of the ESIA

and ESMPs.

8.1 SUMMARY OF SOCIAL BENEFITS AND RISKS

The anticipated negative social impacts from the planned Programme component activities are

not expected to be significant provided that land and way leave acquisition process are

conducted in a manner consistent with the AfDB’s Operational Safeguard 2. However, the

Social benefits, on the other hand will be significant and of long term in nature.

The main low to moderate Social impacts from the extension of the MV and LV distribution

lines of the programme are listed as follows;

Risks from land and way leave acquisition:

o PAPs might lose part of their livelihoods in the process of clearing the wayleave, such

as their cash crops, mainly cashew nuts, banana, mango, coconuts and other fruit

bearing trees.

o PAPs are unable to replace land or assets that were acquired, because of inadequate

amounts of compensation, or pressure to “contribute” land voluntarily

o PAPs experience diminished quality of life following completion of the last mile

extensions.

o Physical cultural resources may be damaged or encroached on


Risks from provision of electricity to households and businesses:

o Risk of electrocution from substandard internal wiring, meter tampering, illegal

connections, or lack of knowledge of electrical systems

o Risk of fire from faulty internal wiring, meter bypass, or illegal connections

Risk that community benefits (‘productive uses’) are not sustainable

o Electric service for social services such as schools, health centres, and water pumps

under management of the Local Authority may be interrupted if central government

has not budgeted for payment to REG (EUCL).

o Demand may exceed supply, especially in some of the peri-urban and small towns

that will eventually grow into big urban centres due to several government policies

including large scale infrastructure development such as road and railways.

Cultural Heritage;

Impact to cultural heritage from the planned programme works especially under Areas 1, 2 and

3 could be moderate in high in magnitude but limited in scope. The ground breaking works for

the erection of the distribution poles could unintentionally be sited on sites of significant

historical/cultural importance (such unmarked grave/tombs and idols for worship or shrines) to

families within the beneficiary communities. The following mitigation measures shall be

included as part of the work specific method statements for the works;

Change Finds Procedure

The main objective of the Chance Find Procedure is to ensure correct action is taken to

minimize damage or loss in case unknown features/objects are encountered during programme

activities. In case unknown features or objects are encountered especially during ground

breaking works, the procedure should stop the work and require investigation by an qualified

and approved archaeologist.

Procedure upon discovery

o Upon discovery of features or objects that may be of archaeological or historical interest,

the responsible contractor shall stop any work that may damage or alter the position of

the observed feature or object.

o When work has been stopped, the contractor shall immediately report to a named contact

in EDCL/EARP who shall seek advice from an archaeologist on the next steps.

o The contractor shall submit a Chance Find Report within one day from the find to

EDCL/EARP. The report shall include the following information:

➢ Date and time of discovery

➢ Location of the discovery

➢ Description of the observed feature or object

➢ Temporary protection measures

o EDCL/EARP shall send local cultural authorities the report immediately.

o The contractor shall follow guidelines from local cultural authorities. In case cultural

authorities fail to give guidelines within two days from the finding, EDCL/EARP may

have the authority to instruct the contractor to remove objects that were found or

undertake other mitigation measures and resume work. Such additional work can be

charged to the contract.

o All delays caused by decisions of local cultural authorities cannot be charged to the

contract. In such cases, the contractor can claim compensation according to Rwandan

laws. The contractor will be entitled to establish an agreement with the cultural

authorities for additional services.

o EDCL/EARP can issue an instruction to recommence the work following a written

approval from cultural authorities.


Traffic and Transport

The overall impact from road traffic and transport impacts is deemed to be low to negligible

due to the small number of work gang involved. Standard road safety management procedures

in line national and international best practice will suffice mitigation of the potential risks.

Landscape and Visual

The overall impact to landscape and visual is low.

The main significant and long term Social benefits from the extension of the MV and LV

distribution lines of the programme are listed as follows;

Benefits from provision of electricity to households:

o Reduction in respiratory diseases caused by indoor air pollution from kerosene

lighting

o Electricity for refrigeration, water pumping, entertainment, communication, and

computers.

o Lighting for students doing homework

o Generally improved quality of life

o Reduced time and energy spent by women at water pumping stations and

rivers/streams

o Opportunities for women and youth to open new business

o Reduction in time in the girl child fetching fire wood for cooking and lighting.

Benefits from provision of electricity to businesses:

o Improved workplace health conditions because of reduction in use of diesel or

gasoline-powered generators and other equipment such as grain mills, pumps, leading

to reduced emissions of air pollutants, greenhouse gases (GHG), and noise

o Higher productivity

o Longer business working hours

o Reduced cost of doing business

Benefits from provision of electricity to communities:

o Improvements in operation of schools, clinics, and government offices

o Street lighting improves convenience, safety and security

o Electric pumps reduce effort needed to fetch water.

GENDER

This project has been categorized as Category 3 as according to the Bank’s Gender Marker

System. The 2010 National Gender Policy promotes gender equality and MININFRA

developed the Infrastructure Gender Mainstreaming Strategy in 2017. Under the SEAP II,

gender-differentiated considerations will be mainstreamed as part of the utility operations and

increased access to electricity. Women, girls and children will disproportionately benefit from

these provisions as well. There is no readily available information to estimate the exact number

of female headed households currently connected on the grid in other to assess the additional

number that will benefit as a result of the SEAP II Programme. However, it is estimated that

52% of woman2 will have access to electricity under the program. SEAP II will ensure results

are disaggregated where relevant and capacity development activities target female and male

staff. The project will also dedicate resources for the development of gender mainstreaming

2 Data from the 4th Population and National Housing Census data of female to male ration, 2012.


programmes, guidelines and action plan to strengthen procedures within REG to promote

equitable access allocation of benefits and impacts of rural electrification.

Women, girls and children will disproportionately benefit from these provisions as well.

Supply of electricity in the health posts and clinics translate to better hygiene, safer deliveries,

and better care of sick children. In schools it makes it possible for children (especially the girl

child) to have access to computers or other devices that will not work without electricity.

Women and girls are the primary fetchers of water and firewood. Electric pumps will make

their daily tasks less strenuous; moreover, it will allow for access to more water, helping the

health of the family in general. Street lighting makes walking at night safer for women and

girls. Access to power eliminates the time spent by the Girl Child in looking or firewood.

The above benefits notwithstanding, the following risks to equitable access to the planned

programme benefits requires attention:

Risk that vulnerable groups will not share equitably in project benefits provision of electricity

to communities:

o Female-headed households may be disadvantaged in obtaining access to electricity

(statistics show that this normally happens in urban areas)

o Persons with low income – the poor, elderly, or handicapped – may not be able to

afford the cost of connections or of proper internal wiring

o Vulnerable groups may not be able to benefit fully from the provision of electricity

due to their life style (for instance pastoralists).

Conclusion on social risks

Most of these social risks can be mitigated, through education on hazards of electricity, house

wiring inspections, education on environmental conservation and management of catchment

areas, and programs to assist the vulnerable groups. Particular care will be needed to carry out

acquisition of land and wayleaves in accordance with the national system and AfDB’s

Operational Safeguard 2 through the preparation of ARAPs. Project designs should take into

consideration sensitive cultural and spiritual places, with full consultation and participation of

the affected communities and, where possible, avoid them. Finally, there should be an official

commitment from districts for provision of budget for the electrical bills for social

infrastructures called productive usage under the programme. All of these mitigation measures

shall be followed by a quarterly monitoring programme and ARAP Completion Audits to

assess their compliance with the applicable legislation and their implementation effectiveness.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)

The limited SESA has developed an ESMP to manage the most common construction related

environmental and social impacts from the programme component works. Additional site

specific ESMPs shall be developed by EDCL and EUCL to guide the contractors during the

construction phase of each work package. The ESMP contains mitigation measures developed

in line with the mitigation hierarchy with their associated estimated budget (US$ 2,059,600),

names of the responsible implementing units/agencies, monitoring regimes for the adopted

performance indicators and evaluation to assess both compliance and performance as

summarized in Table 7.1 overleaf;


Table 7.1: Environmental and Social Management Plan and cost Item

#

Mitigation Measure Responsible

Entity

Deadline Monitoring

Frequency

Budget

1. REG Develop and Implement an ESMS

1.1 Develop E&S Policy for REG

REG

management

During first year

of RBF

Implementation

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

30,000

1.2 Set objectives and targets consistent

with E&S Policy.

US$

30,000

1.3 Define roles and responsibilities for

persons responsible for implementation

of the EMS and provide the necessary

awareness training to develop and build

capacity.

US$

50,000

1.4 Develop document control procedures

and templates to ensure quality of data

entry for the EMS system.

During second

year of RBF

Implementation

US$

50,000

1.5 Develop operational control procedures

for operations that are associated with

the identified environmental and social

aspects of TANESCO’s daily

operations and those of their approved

contractors and suppliers.

US$

50,000

1.6 Develop a monitoring programme and

system which will allow performance

evaluation and review of the EMS for

continuous improvement.

US$

50,000

1.7 Define performance monitoring

indicators and how to measure them to

assess performance of the EMS.

US$

40,000

1.8 Carry out environment awareness

trainings on EMS for both Senior and

operational staff of EDCL/EARP and

EUCL and other relevant staff of

approved contractors and suppliers.

During 3rd Year of

RBF

Implementation

US$

50,000

2. Road Traffic Impact Management

2.1 Develop and implement a road traffic

and community safety management

plan as part of each work package

contract prior to commencement of the

works under Areas 1, 2 and 3.

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor.

Prior to

commencement of

installation of the

distribution units

on site

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000

3. Waste Management

3.1 Develop and Implement waste management plan as part of each work

package contract.

Special attention will be taken to

minimize and reduce the quantities of

solid waste produced during site

preparation and construction.

Restriction of burning any vegetation

and combustible waste at the site.

Reusable inorganic waste (e.g.

excavated sand/soils) will be stockpiled

away from drainage features and used

for in filling where necessary and/or

possible. Unusable construction waste,

such as damaged pipes, formwork and

EDCL and EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor.

Prior to commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$ 40,000


Item

#


Entity

Deadline Monitoring

Frequency

Budget

other construction material, must be

disposed of at an approved dumpsite.

Provision of solid waste receptacles and

storage containers, particularly for the

disposal of plastic bags and boxes, so as

not to block drainage system and to

prevent littering of the site. Other

measures for management of hazardous

wastes shall include Collection, storage

and disposal of hazardous wastes under

a strict regime in line with Government

requirements for management of such

wastes. ,

The plan will emphasize the use of

licensed disposal contractors if

available.

4. Emergency Response Plan

4.1 Develop and implement an emergency

response management plan as part of

each contract work package.

Maintaining spill response kits with

each work gang and at the site office

(where applicable), Preparation and

display on site spill response

procedures and Training of workers on

spill response and management.

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor

Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000

5. Impact to cultural heritage

5.1 Implement the Chance Find Procedure

as part of each work package contract.

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor

Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000

6. Impact from Air Quality, Noise and Vibration

6.1 Implement standard dust suppression

methods as part of each contract work

package for works under Areas 1, 2 and

3.

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor

Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

number of

complaints

against dust and

noise

US$

30,000

6.2 Implement standard Noise and

vibration abatement methods as part of

each contract work package for works

under Areas 1, 2 and 3. These shall

include but not limited to Restrict noisy

construction activities to normal

working hours (8am - 5pm). Inform

local residents beforehand, via notices

and advisories, of pending noisy

periods and solicit their tolerance well

before the commencement of piling

works. Workers operating equipment

that generate noise should be equipped

with noise protection gear including ear

muffs and plugs. Workers operating

equipment generating noise levels

greater than 80 dBA continuously for 8

US$

30,000


Item

#


Entity

Deadline Monitoring

Frequency

Budget

hours or more should use earmuffs

whereas those experiencing prolonged

noise levels of 70 - 80 dBA should wear

earplugs. Limit pickup trucks and other

small equipment to an idling time of

five minutes, observe a common-sense

approach to vehicle use and encourage

workers to shut off vehicle engines

whenever possible. All construction

equipment should be regularly

inspected and serviced.

7. Vegetation Clearance

7.1 Minimize vegetation clearance

especially within peri-urban and rural

areas through selection of sites for the

poles of the last mile distribution line

works.

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor

Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000

8. Water Pollution

8.1 Deposition of excavated materials away

from all watercourses and rivers.

Storage of bulk fuel, drums and other

chemicals in secured storage areas to

prevent oil pollution. Provision of drip-

pans for catching oil to vehicles being

fueled or repaired, and stationery

machinery. New and waste oil and fuel

to be stored carefully and safely on-site

until used, or removed from site to an

appropriate facility for its safe disposal,

or re-used in an environmentally safe

and sound procedure. Except in an

emergency, no vehicle will be fueled,

lubricated or repaired except within the

bounds of a project camp or depot.

Similar precautions will be applied to

paint or other chemicals or potentially

toxic materials of any sort. Prohibition

of washing vehicles in any

watercourses. Prohibition of disposal of

any waste material in an uncontrolled

manner and especially into the rivers.

Providing adequate sanitary facilities

for workers located in carefully selected

areas to avoid underground water

contamination

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor.

Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000

9. Worker occupational and Community health and Safety

9.1 Engage only those workers that are

trained to operate specific machines and

equipment. Proper signs on site to warn

workers of safety requirements as

regards machines with moving parts

and other equipment at site. Provide a

First Aid box and have a trained person

to handle site emergencies and

EDCL and

EARP

safeguard

teams assisted

by Contractor

During

implementation

but Prior to

commencement of

the works under

Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Quarterly

monitoring and

Verification

Report

US$

40,000


Item

#


Entity

Deadline Monitoring

Frequency

Budget

incidences. Provide safe scaffoldings

and railings for workers working at

heights. Proper specialized training

should also be provided for such

workers. Provide washing (enclosed

bathroom) and toilet facilities at site

with both drinking and washing water.

The number of workers engaged

determines the number of the toilets and

bathrooms provided. Providing

personal protective equipment (PPE)

such safety helmets, safety masks,

safety boots, uniforms and hand gloves

to the workers. Using well-maintained

equipment by qualified personnel.

Train workers on work site safety issues

Monitor and control illegal connection

of electricity. The substation site shall

be fenced and provided with safety

signs. Emergency assembly points will

be appointed at the substations site prior

to commencement of construction

work. Educate local populations to safe

behavior in the presence of high voltage

power lines. Ensure the developments

of local and regional emergency plan

and local major outbreaks in case of

infrastructure breakdowns, especially

near roads or residential areas.

9.2 Conduct Training on construction

health and safety, first aid, firefighting,

emergency response drills, use of PPE

including HIV (estimated to cover 1749

persons over 3yr @ US$400 per head)

US$

699600

10. Recruit Dedicated safeguard staff to improve on capacity for SEAP II Implementation

10.1 Recruit one (1) FTE Environmental

safeguard specialist for the

EDCL/EARP team

REG

Management

Before end of first

Quarter following

Programme

approval by the

Bank

Verification

Report

US$

300,000

10.2 Recruit one (1) FTE Social safeguard

specialist for the EDCL/EARP team

US$

300,000

11. Develop Gender Policy

11.1 Develop Gender Policy to mainstream

gender outcomes into the SEAP II

Programme

REG

Management

By November

2019

Study Report

approved by the

Board

US$

20,000

Grand Total (US$) 2,059,600

8. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PROGRAM

The Environmental and Social Management Plan will be subject to monitoring by both the

PIU, contractors and bank supervision team. The monitoring plan is complementary to the

audits, inspections and reporting activities defined in the framework for implementation of the

ESMP as summarized in Table 7.1.


9. ESMP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT AND TRAINING AND

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

PIU

REG and its two (2) subsidiary entities EDCL and EUCL will be the PIUs for the SEAP-II

programme. Two (2) dedicated staff (one environmental specialist and one sociologist) shall

be recruited to screen, assess and implement any designed management plans for the

programme component activities. Work package specific ESMPs to shall be developed by

EDCL and EARP to guide the contractor to comply with ISS and national requirements. The

ESMPs shall be submitted to the RDB for approval and permitting to allow regular supervision

monitoring by both the REMA and Bank Safeguard team. EDCL and EARP shall also prepare

ARAPs where required to manage any programme related land acquisition process to ensure

compliance with the ISS.

The PIU shall supervise the Contractor to ensure effective implementation of the ESMP. The

PIU will prepare quarterly reports on the overall ESMP and ARAP implementation including

the performance and compliance with the Construction Contractors’ ESMP which will be

submitted to the Bank and other stakeholders for review and compliance assessment.

REG will also establish a Program Technical Unit (PTU) to oversee the day-to-day

implementation of the RBF and facilitate collection and collation of evidence of achievement

of DLIs. The PTU shall comprise key specialists including REG Head of Planning as the

Secretary, Head of EARP as Chairperson, EDCL Director of Primary & Social Energies

Department, EDCL Director of Energy Planning, EUCL Director of Operations, REG Head of

Quality Assurance, EDCL Head of Procurement, REG Head of M&E, REG Head of Human

Resources Development, and REG Financial Management.

Contractors

The Contractors shall develop work specific ESMPs monitor their compliance with the

Construction ESMPs. The Contractors will perform routine (monthly and quarterly reports to

be shared with the bank) monitoring reporting using pre-established checklists.

Government

MININFRA, jointly with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) will

provide overall oversight and strategic guidance. MININFRA generally supervises REG

project development and implementation activities and coordinates DP activities through the

Energy Sector Working Group (SWG) to ensure efficiency in sector planning and the use of

resources.

ESMP Induction Training and Awareness: this training should be for visitors or individuals

who do not have direct roles or responsibilities for implementing the ESMP, and should cover

basic Project environmental and social commitments.

ESMP Management Training and Awareness: this training focuses attention on management,

covering key aspects of the ESMP and providing an overview of the Project’s environmental

and social impact management expectations and the supporting processes and procedures

prescribed in the ESMS to meet performance expectations.

ESMP Job-specific Training and Awareness: job-specific training should be provided to all

personnel who have direct roles and responsibilities for implementing or managing


components of the ESMP. This training should also include all people whose specific work

activities may have an environmental or social impact.

Estimated Budget for ESMP Implementation

To effectively implement the mitigation and monitoring measures recommended in the ESMP,

a total estimated cost of USD$ 2,059,600 has been budget exclusive of additional budget to be

included within the Contractors costs for supervision. The cost of mitigation by the EPC

Contractor shall be included in the contract as part of the project implementation cost.

10. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE

Stakeholder consultation and participation has been initiated mainly with the government

programme development partners during the SEAP II Programme design. This includes REG

and its subsidiary members EDCL and EUCL, MININFRA, MINICOFIN, RDB, REA, OAG,

RURA, RDB and REMA (See Annex 2 for details of consultation). EDCL and EUCL shall

develop project level Stakeholder Engagement Plan to steer the consultation with potential

affected communities and other interested parties during programme implementation. This will

allow provision of updates, changes and receipt of new concerns to be addressed by the PTU.

Grievance Redress Mechanism

EDCL and EUCL shall develop a project specific Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) that

will be used to facilitate receipt and management of programme work specific complaints prior

to commencement of the programme works especially for the proposed works under Areas 1,

2 and 3 of the programme.

EDCL’s existing GRM which it has used for management of other similar last mile distribution

for the parent SEAP I Project works shall be enhanced and sustained on this Programme to

address all potential concerns of both Affected and Interested parties for especially for the

planned scope of works under Areas 1, 2 and 3.

11. CONCLUSION

This SESA Summary report responds to the environmental assessment requirements of

Rwanda’s EIA regulations and the African Development Bank’s Integrated Safeguard System

for the Results Based Financing Instrument. Most of the anticipated adverse impacts associated

with the programme component activities can be readily managed to acceptable levels with

implementation of the recommended mitigation measures within the ESMP. In general, the

proposed programme component activities will result in an appreciable benefits to the country

and create opportunities for both social and economic developments.

The following actions are recommended for completion prior to commencement of site

construction works;

An Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) shall be developed where required

to guide any subprogram related land acquisition.

Development of robust SEP incorporating a GRM to address construction related

concerns from the Affected Communities and Interested Parties. The SEP shall include

Community Liaison officers who will serve as first point of contact for the Affected

Communities.

Development of an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) by REG to

mainstream environmental and social due diligence and management throughout its

day to day operation via its two subsidiary units of EDCL and EUCL.


ANNEX 2: LIST OF PERSONS MET AND CONSULTED

Consultations were held in Kigali during the Appraisal mission of the Bank with the

following stakeholders and persons:

List of Persons Met at Development Partner Offices

Name Position Institution Email Phone

Development Partners

Enagnon Ernest Eric

Adda

Sr. Financial Management

Specialist

WB

Governance

[email protected] +250787769790

Helene Carlsson Rex Sustainable Development

Program Leader

IBRD-IDA [email protected] T+250202936125

M+250700222650

Arun Singh Energy Specialist Sustainable

Development

[email protected] +16174176326

Simon Rolland Manager GIZ/EnDev [email protected] +250729004913

Claire Nelson Lead Power Africa [email protected] +250788316622

EU

Max Pedretti Program Manager – Energy EU +250729005065

Lemeic Georgelin Team Leader Infrastructure EU [email protected]

opa.eu

+250788388665

REG

Ron Weiss Chief Executive Officer REG [email protected] +250788315446

Aimable Habinshuti Technical Assistant to CEO REG [email protected],

[email protected]

+250783753224

Kobus van Zyl AG Director Planning Specialist

REG [email protected] +250784406305

Patrick Mwesige Project Manager RESX REG [email protected] +250735526932

Geoffrey Zuwadi Director HR REG [email protected] +250788874052

Clementine

Umugwaneza

EARP Coordinator [email protected]

w

[email protected]

+250788842692

Vincent Nyauma Obegi Chief Finance Officer REG [email protected] +250788754870

Eric Mihigo Head of Projects and

Investment

EDCL [email protected] +250788306390

James Twesigye Head Off-grid EDCL [email protected]

Roselyne Ishimwe GIS Specialist EDCL [email protected] +250788470224

Aloys Murekezi Projects Planner EDCL [email protected] +250788262167

Eng. Jean Claude Kalisa Managing Director EUCL [email protected] +250788181255

Gakwavu Clever Director Planning EUCL [email protected]

[email protected]

T+250788181274

M+250788605760

Emmanuel Iyakareme Network operation and

maintenance

EUCL [email protected] +250788561440

MINECOFIN

Nkusi Ronald DM/EFD MINECOFIN [email protected]

or.rw

-

Joy Umulisa Dukuze Private Sector Financing

Officer

MINECOFIN [email protected].

rw

[email protected]

+250252596042

+250788792858

Jeanette Rwigamba Dir. Budget Management &

Reporting Unit

MINECOFIN Jeanette.rwigumba@minec

ofin.gov.rw

+250788501367

Bunzimya Budget Policy Formulation

and Reform Officer

MINECOFIN Christophe.bunzinya@min

ecofin.gov.rw

+250788212506

Vincent Nkuranga PFM Reforms Manager MINECOFIN Vincent.nkuranga@mineco

fin.gov.rw

+250788509518

Marcel Mukeshimawa MINECOFIN marcel.mukeshimawa@mi

necofin.gov.rw

+250788314034

mailto:[email protected]

























Alexis Kamuhire MINECOFIN alexis.kamuhire@minecofi

n.gov.rw

+250788674737

MININFRA

Peace Kaliisa Donor Coordinator MININFRA [email protected]

v.rw

+250788312898

Tom Rwahana ESWAP Coordinator MININFRA [email protected]

v.rw

+250780302994

Ngangure Diana Energy Policy Analyst MININFRA Diana.ngangure@mininfra.

gov.rw

+250785803426

Mukeshimana Olivier Senior Engineer, Power

Transmission and

Distribution

MININFRA olivier.mukeshimana@min

infra.gov.rw

+250788538593

RURA

Patrick Nyirishema Director General RURA [email protected]

w

+2507(8/3)8305154

Dr. Benjamin Rutimirwa Economic Regulation

Director

RURA [email protected]

w

+250733445550

Helene Rask Gron Development Economist [email protected] T+4555385536

M+4540438670

M+250782730840

OAG

Grace Rwakarema Assistant Auditor General OAG [email protected] +25078830759

Biaroro R. Obadiah Auditor General OAG [email protected]

[email protected]

T +250788189801

M +250788308036

REFERENCES AND CONTACTS

Draft Report, Limited Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment Report for the Results

Based Financing Rwanda Scaling Up Energy Access II Programme, African Development

Bank, August 2018.

For more information, please contact:

For AfDB

• Felix Oku, Senior Environmentalist: [email protected]

• Fatimata Gaba-Ouedraogo, Principal Energy Economist: [email protected]

















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